Bryan Christopher
Post sale - Buyer making legal threats about an appliance
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would have been fine working out a way to get it repaired had he come to us in any kind of civil or proper manner.
Jordan Meltzer
Where to invest my cashflow?
21 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Jordan Meltzer unless you find a screaming deal - a Class A property won't cashflow for 3-5 years.Class B: 1-3 years.Class C: most investors don't properly understand the risks, so should stay away from them.So, you may need to deal with negative cashflow, but plan on appreciation increasing your wealth.
Ryan Brown
Tenant blasting music all night
26 January 2025 | 24 replies
All help is appreciated and I feel really bad because my other tenants go to work and have children that go to school and they are not able to sleep properly because of the loud music.
David Young
Questions From a first time Investor
29 January 2025 | 12 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Keyshawn Johnson
Moving to Destin, FL Soon – Looking to House Hack My First Property with VA Loan
25 January 2025 | 5 replies
I know he will be able to give you the proper guidance that you need in order to make a sound decision.
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.
Jonathan Worrell
Mentoring and Advice
13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Seller financing is a good way to start if you are looking to sell to your current tenants, other than that, you will need to run into a proper plan why you will need that and how long will it take you?
Sha Sing
Has anyone worked with ReadyREI in Saginaw, Michigan
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
If they pass all of the checks and have the proper income then they have a shot at moving in.
Brandon Larson
Please Help: Property Management Policy Binder
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Once you start hiring employees, it's smart to develop it out so you can train them properly and so there is a documented reference guide.
Ryan Vienneau
Buildium users - how do you handle credit card tracking???
14 January 2025 | 8 replies
The problem is, that's not proper accounting because a credit card is a liability, and doing this workaround will reduce your assets rather than increase your liabilities, which totally messes up your balance sheet and debt-to-income ratios.